URDANETA CITY UNIVERSITY

San Vicente West, Urdaneta City, Philippines-2428

COLLEGE OF NURSING

VISION:

A Dynamic university that envisions to be a Center of Development and Excellence in producing SMART professionals who are globally competitive and productive

Mission

Committed to establish a SMART university where stakeholders and its environment are:

Service-driven – Taking the initiative to provide for the needs of stakeholders and the society
Motivated – having the enthusiasm to give one’s best
Achievement-Focused – committing one’s self to excellence
Responsive – highly conscious of needs of the society and mother earth
Transformed Team Player – a dynamic member of the global society

Goal
Actualizing One Vision..One Mission… and One Identity.. as One UCU

Objective
To Aim High and be Amazing

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 INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

Course Title: Pharmacology

Course Code: NCM 106
Course Description: This course deals with pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, clinical/therapeutic uses and toxicology of drugs. Emphasis is given on how a drug works to anticipate
when giving a drug to a patient are of paramount importance since nursing responsibilities include administering drugs, assessing drug effects and reporting significant effects, intervening
to make a drug more tolerable, and providing teaching about drugs and the drug regimen.
Course Credit: 3 Units (54 hours)
Self-directed Learning: 14 hours (20-30%)
Placement: Second (2nd) Year; First (1st) Semester
Pre-requisites: NCM 101, NCM 103
Co-requisite: Nutrition & Diet Therapy

No Program Outcome
1 Apply knowledge of physical, social, natural and health sciences and humanities in practice of nursing
2 Provide safe, appropriate and holistic care to individuals, families, population group and community utilizing nursing process
3 Apply guidelines and principles of evidence-based practice in the delivery of care
4 Practice nursing in accordance with existing laws, legal, ethical and moral principles
5 Communicate effectively in speaking, writing and presenting using culturally-appropriate language
6 Document to include reporting up-to-date client care accurately and comprehensively
7 Work effectively in collaboration with inter-intra- and multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams
8 Practice beginning management and leadership skills in the delivery of client care using a systems approach.
9 Conduct research with an experience researcher.
10 Engage in lifelong learning with a passion to keep current with national and global developments in general, and nursing and health
development in particular.
11 Demonstrate responsible citizenship and pride of being a Filipino
12 Apply techno-intelligent care systems and processes in health care delivery
13 Adopt the nursing core values in the practice of the profession.
14 Apply entrepreneurial skills in the delivery of nursing care

Legend: I- Introduced concepts/principles; P- Practice with supervision; D- Demonstrate across different clinical setting with minimal supervision

Level Outcomes: Practice safe drug administration under the supervision of A qualified Clinical Instructor or the Staff Nurse.
Course Outcomes: At the end of the course and given relevant actual or simulated situations/conditions, the student will be able to:

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 1. Apply concepts and principles of pharmacology in the clinical settings in order to to ensure safe and proper use of drugs
2. Safely and holistically administer drugs across the lifespan utilizing the Nursing Process.
3. Apply clinically evidenced based pharmacologic interventions.
4. Exhibit the 10 Rights in Drug Administration based from the Philippine Nursing Law.
5. Demonstrate communication skills during Drug Administration
6. Perform proper drug documentation on the Patient’s Chart.
7. Practice collaborative care in Drug Administration.
8. Exercise beginning Leadership capabilities through group responsibilities.
9. Create Research Proposal related to the improvement of Nursing Pharmacology.
10. Participate in lifelong learning activities through introduction to various Continuing Professional Development.
11. Demonstrate responsible Nursing care in the principles of Drug Administration
12. Utilize computer based learning through the use of various Microsoft programs
13. Demonstrate the Nursing Values in the care of patients receiving various drugs.
14. Design entrepreneurial programs in the concepts of Nursing Pharmacology
Learning Plan

LEARNING OUTCOMES CONTENTS/TOPICS LEARNING STRATEGIES ASSESSMENT

RLE (SKILLS LECTURE,

CLASSROOM TA HOSPITAL AND TA
COMMUNITY
Identify common drugs Introduction to Nursing PRELIM
ordered and administered in Pharmacology Interactive 4 hours Identification of Drugs RLE: 1 hour Lecture: Paper and Pencil test, Drug
the Clinical Areas 1.Introduction to drugs Classroom ordered by Physicians Recitation
a. Drugs and the body Discussion per Medical Diagnosis
Apply the right dosage b. Toxic effects of drugs
calculations of common over c. Nursing management Classroom Student’s Drug Study RLE: Rubric for Drug Recitation,
the counter drugs d. Dosage calculations presentation of Performance Checklist on Drug
common OTC Administration
drugs

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Administer the correct
Chemotherapeutic Agent for
a specific infection process as
per Doctor’s order and under
the supervision of a qualified
CI or Staff Nurse.
Chemotherapeutic Agents
a. Anti-infective agents
b. Antibiotics
c. Antiviral agents
d. Antifungal agents
e. Antiprotozoal agents
f. Antihelmintic agents
g. Antineoplastic agents
Interactive 4 hours Identification of Drugs RLE: 1 hour Lecture: Paper and Pencil Test, Drug
lecture ordered by Physicians Recitation, Mind mapping
Direct per Medical Diagnosis
Instruction RLE: Rubric for Drug Recitation,
Chart Reading focusing Performance Checklist on Drug
on Patient’s History Administration
and ordered drugs.
Downloaded Student’s Drug Study
Related Video
Presentation Supervised Drug
Administration

Provide appropriate Drugs acting on the immune Interactive 4 hours OPD/RHU Clinical 1 hour Lecture: Paper and Pencil Test;
evidence-based system Classroom Rotation Group Dynamics (Chart Simulated
pharmacologic interventions a. Anti-inflammatory agents Discussion. Recall)
b. Immune modulators Drug Study
using a participatory
c. Vaccines and sera Research- RLE: Rubric on Drug Study,
approach based on theories Journal Supervised Drug Performance Checklist on Drug,
and standards relevant to Readings Administration Administration Rubrics on Health

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Nursing Pharmacology Teaching Demonstration

Conduct Health Education in

the OPD/RHU in relation to
the importance of
Immunization

Adhere to ethico-legal Drugs acting on the CNS and Case Study 4 hours Drug Study RLE: 1 hour Lecture: Paper and Pencil Test, Rubrics
considerations when PNS a. Anxiolytic Analysis for Case Study Analysis and
providing safe, quality and and hypnotic agents Presentation Supervised Drug Presentation
professional nursing care b. Antidepressant agents Administration
c. Psychotherapeutic Brainstorming RLE: Rubric for Drug Recitation,
Apply ethical reasoning and d. Antiepileptic agents Performance Checklist on Drug
decision making process to e. Antiparkinsonism agents Administration
address situations of ethical
distress and moral dilemmas.

Adhere to established norms

of conduct based on the
Philippine Nursing Law and
other legal, regulatory and
institutional requirements
relevant to safe nursing
practice

Protect client rights based on

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“Patient’s Bill of Rights and
Obligations

Ensure a working relationship f. Muscle relaxants Case Study MIDTERM Drug Study RLE: 1 hour Lecture: Paper and Pencil Test, Rubrics
with the client and/or g. Narcotics and anti-migraine Analysis 4 hours for Case Study Analysis and
support system based on drugs Presentation Supervised Drug Presentation
trust, respect and shared h. General and local Administration
decision-making using anesthetics i. Brainstorming
appropriate Neuromuscular blocking RLE: Rubric for Drug Recitation,
communication/interpersonal agents Performance Checklist on Drug
techniques/strategies in Drug Administration
Administration

Document client’s responses Drugs acting on the ANS Case Study 4 hours Drug Study RLE: 1 hour Lecture: Paper and Pencil Test, Rubrics
to the drugs administered. a. Adrenergic agents Analysis for Case Study Analysis and
b. Adrenergic blocking agents Presentation Supervised Drug Presentation
Ensure completeness, c. Cholinergic agents Administration
integrity, safety, accessibility d. Cholinergic blocking agents Brainstorming
and security of information RLE: Rubric for Drug Recitation,
Performance Checklist on Drug
Adhere to protocol and Administration
principles of confidentiality in
safekeeping and releasing of
records and other
information

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Ensure multidisciplinary and Drugs acting on endocrine Interactive 4 hours Drug Study RLE: 1 hour Lecture: Paper and Pencil Test, Rubrics
collaboration in Drug system a. Classroom for Case Study Analysis and
Adminstration. Hypothalamic and pituitary Discussion. Supervised Drug Presentation
agents Administration
Implement b. Adrenocortical agents Case Study
strategies/approaches to c. Thyroid and parathyroid Analysis and RLE: Rubric for Drug Recitation,
enhance/support the capacity agents d. Presentation Performance Checklist on Drug
of the client and care Antidiabetic agents Administration
providers to participate in Role Playing
decision making by the inter-
professional team

Maintain a harmonious and

collegial relationship among
members of the health team
foe effective, efficient and
safe client care

Participate as a member of a
quality team in implementing
the appropriate quality
improvement process on
identified improvement

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opportunities.

Apply management and Drugs acting on the Interactive Drug Study RLE: 1 hour Lecture: Paper and Pencil Test, Rubric
leadership skills among group cardiovascular system Classroom 4 hours for Case Study Analysis and
co-members in the principles a. Anti-hypertensive drugs Discussion. Supervised Drug Presentation
of drug administration. b. Cardiotonic agents Administration
c. Anti-arrhythmic agents Case Study
d. Antianginal agents Analysis and RLE: Rubric for Drug Recitation,
e. Lipid lowering agents Presentation Performance Checklist on Drug
f. Drugs affecting blood Administration
coagulation Role Playing
g. Drugs used to treat anemia

Participate in preparing a Drugs acting on Renal System Interactive 4 hours Drug Study RLE: 1 hour Lecture: Paper and Pencil Test, Rubrics
research proposal, which will a. Diuretics such as Classroom for Case Study Analysis and
lead in the improvement of potassium-sparing, potassium Discussion. Supervised Drug Presentation
drug administration practice, losing, osmotic Administration

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complying with the ethical diuretics, parenteral fluids Case Study
principles in nursing research (hypotonic, Analysis and RLE: Rubric for Drug Recitation,
hypertonic, isotonic), Presentation Performance Checklist on Drug
electrolytes (sodium, Administration
potassium Presentation of
chloride) Research
Proposals

Assumes responsibility for Drugs acting on the Interactive FINALS Drug Study RLE: 1 hour
lifelong learning, own respiratory system Classroom 4 hours
personal development and a. Bronchodilators Discussion. Supervised Drug
maintenance of competence b. Expectorants Administration
in Nursing Pharmacology. c. Antitussive Case Study
Analysis and
Demonstrate continued Presentation
competence and professional
growth in Nursing
Pharmacology.

Exemplify love for country in Drugs acting on the Interactive 4 hours Drug Study RLE: 1 hour Lecture: Paper and Pencil Test, Rubrics
service of the clients. Gastrointestinal System Classroom for Case Study Analysis and
Customize pharmacologic Discussion. Supervised Drug Presentation
interventions based on Administration
Philippine culture and values Case Study
Analysis and RLE: Rubric for Drug Recitation,
Presentation Performance Checklist on Drug
Administration

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 Use appropriate technology Updates on Newly Approved Interactive 4 hours Drug Study RLE: 1 hour Lecture: Paper and Pencil Test, Rubric
to perform safe and efficient Drugs in the Local and Classroom for Case Study Analysis and
pharmacologic nursing International Medical/Nursing Discussion. Supervised Drug Presentation
activities. community. Administration
Classroom- RLE: Rubric for Drug Recitation,
Implement system of based Performance Checklist on Drug
informatics to support the Facilitated Administration
delivery of health care Student
Reporting
Demonstrate caring attitude Updates on Newly Approved Interactive FINAL Drug Study RLE: 1 hour Lecture: Paper and Pencil Test, Rubrics
in Pharmacologic Therapy, as Drugs in the Local and Classroom 4 hours for Case Study Analysis and
the core of nursing, love God, International Medical/Nursing Discussion. Supervised Drug Presentation
love of country and love of community. Administration
people. Classroom-
based RLE: Rubric for Drug Recitation,
Manifest professionalism, Facilitated Performance Checklist on Drug
integrity and excellence. Student Administration
Reporting
Protect the positive
professional image of a
Filipino Nurse
Identify opportunities in Conduct of Drug- Actual Drug- 2 hours Drug Study RLE: 1 hour Lecture: Paper and Pencil Test, Rubrics
Nursing Pharmacology for Entrepreneurial Health Entrepreneurial on Counselling Techniques
entrepreneurial nursing Counselling Heath Supervised Drug
Counselling Administration RLE: Rubric for Drug Recitation,
practice
Performance Checklist on Drug
Administration
Render entrepreneurial drug-
health counselling services
related to Nursing
Pharmacology

Learning Environment: Classroom

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 Related Learning Experience:
Skills Laboratory: Supervised practice and graded demonstration of skills by students done in a nursing laboratory.
Hospital: DOH-accredited hospital and facility
Community: Lying-in clinics and health centers
Independent Study: Use of learner’s time spent outside of the laboratory/clinical area for self-directed learning using available resources (actual and on-line
resources) equivalent to 20-30% of the RLE hours.
Resources: Print, Non-print materials, and electronic materials, equipment (lop tap and Audio-visual) and supplies case studies/scenarios
Course Requirements: Periodical Examination (Preliminary, Mid-term and Final Periodicals)
Class Standing:
Knowledge: Quizzes (short/long), assignment; journal/case study presentations/reporting/recitations/research work
Skills: Teaching demonstration/ skills demonstration-return demonstration
Attitude: Behavior (act of beginning professional)/attendance/courteousness/as smart UCUian’s
Grading System:
PRELIM MIDTERM FINALS
Prelim Grade Midterm Grade Final Grade
PG=(CS X50%)+ (PE X 50%) MG=(CS X50%)+ (ME X 50%) PG=(CS X50%)+ (FE X 50%)
Where: CS (Class Standing) Where: CS (Class Standing) Where: CS (Class Standing)
CS = (Knowledge/Skills/Attitude) CS = (Knowledge/Skills/Attitude) CS = (Knowledge/Skills/Attitude)
PE= Periodical Exam PE-= Periodical Exam PE-= Periodical Exam
TFG= PG+MG+FG
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References:
Study Guide for Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, 9th Edition Authors: Linda Lane Lilley & Julie S. Snyder & Shelly Rainforth Collins
Study Guide for Clayton's Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 18th Edition Authors: Michelle Willihnganz & Samuel L Gurevitz & Bruce D. Clayton
Nursing Essentials: Drugs, 1st Edition Author: Catrin Page
Mosby's 2020 Nursing Drug Reference, 33rd Edition Author: Linda Skidmore-Roth
Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology - Text and Study Guide Package, 9th Edition Authors: Constance G Visovsky & Cheryl H Zambroski & Shirley Hosler

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Prepared by: Noted:

ZOSIMA C. GARIN, Ed. D.

CHRISTOPHER R. BAÑEZ, RN, RM, LPT, MSN, PhD, DNM Dean, College of Nursing
Assistant Professor
Approved:

JOSEPHINE S. LAMBINICIO, Ed.D.

Vice President for Academic Affairs

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